Wizz to become first airline to fly...

Flights from UK capital to Saudi's Holy City begin 1 August 2025

Low-cost carrier Wizz Air will become the first airline to fly direct from London to Medina (Madinah) in Saudi Arabia, with the new daily service launching on 1 August 2025. One-way fares will start from US$300.

The airline will use the new longer-range Airbus A321 XLR for the route from London Gatwick (LGW) to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), with a capacity of 239 seats per flight.

That means the airline will provide more than 174,000 seats a year in both directions, making the Holy City more accessible than ever.

Marion Geoffroy, Managing Director at Wizz Air UK, said: “We strive to make flying as accessible as possible, and this new direct route will give thousands of travellers the chance to connect with a city rich in culture and history, for an affordable price,” said Geoffroy.

Adding Medina and Jeddah to Wizz Air’s network from the UK aligns with the Saudi Vision 2030 which aims to diversify the economy and boost tourism.

Wizz Air’s investment in Saudi includes the use of modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, and its carbon intensity is estimated to be at least 30% lower than that of other carriers on the same routes.

Since entering the Saudi market, Wizz Air has created more than 1500 job opportunities in the associated industries.

The carrier currently operates nearly 100 routes across the Middle East, and has a base in Abu Dhabi, connecting the UAE capital to more than 30 destinations in the region and beyond.

Wizz Air is preparing for delivery of its first Airbus A321 XLR aircraft which will serve the Jeddah route and allow flight times between 7 and 8 hours.

The announcement follows Wizz previously launching flights from London to Jeddah in the kingdom, with that service set to start on 31 March 2025.

For more information, visit wizzair.com

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